A new study has found that reducing cholesterol could help slow the spread of bladder cancer, offering potential for a novel treatment approach. Researchers discovered that the protein PIN1 plays a crucial role in driving bladder cancer by triggering the synthesis of cholesterol in tumour cells. This process is vital for cancer cell survival and…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos President Donald Trump has announced that the US will withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and its failure to adopt necessary reforms. Trump has also accused the WHO of aiding China in covering up the origins of COVID-19. While some lawmakers have…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a decisive blow to terrorist operations, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, supported by the air component, conducted a successful clearance operation on January 17, 2025. The coordinated assault targeted key terrorist hideouts along Shinkafi, Kagara, Fakai, Moriki, Maiwa, and Chindo axis. Among those neutralized in the operation was the son…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa has resolved to reopen nominations for a regional director following the unexpected passing of director-elect Dr. Faustine Ndugulile in November 2024. Ndugulile was due to assume the post in February, but his election needed to be confirmed by the WHO Executive Board….
Hussaini Ibrahim in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property across the state. In a statement issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Kano Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf made this pledge while receiving the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant outbreak of Lassa fever, with 10 deaths and 54 confirmed cases recorded between December 30, 2024, and January 5, 2025. According to the data released by the agency yesterday, showing 18.5% case fatality rate (CFR). The confirmed cases…
The poor state of infrastructure coupled with safety issue in Nigeria schools has sounded the alarm bell, calling for urgent action to salvage the system, secure learning environment nationwide for safety of the lives and future of young people in the country. Juliet Jacob who visited some schools in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja,…
Telephone subscribers in Nigeria will pay more for data and airtime as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday approved a 50% tariff increase for telecoms operators in the country. In a statement, a spokesman for the regulator Reuben Muoka said the price adjustment though lower than the “over 100% requested by some network operators,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, expresses grief on the loss of one of its officers, Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, ASE11 Aminu Sahabi Salisu who was killed in cold blood while on a legitimate duty on January 17, 2025 by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu. Additionally, the Commission views with great…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its intention to hold an online auction for vehicles that have been forfeited to the Federal Government. This auction is set for Monday, January 27, 2025, and will occur from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, managed by auctioneers selected by the EFCC. In a statement posted…
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